Daddy vs. Wild

DaddyvsWild.com!

2010-05-10T23:10:00.000-07:00

I just recently moved to DaddyvsWild.com!Head on over and see my new site!

Parent's New House!

2010-02-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

If you have followed my blog in the past sevewral months, you know my parents bought some land with the intention of building a house on it! Well, the time has come! Construction has commenced on their quiet little piece of Heaven! Wit hall the snow and rain, the ground is muddy mush, and the building process has been delayed a bit. Nevertheless, the framework is up, and the second story is

Texas Snow

2010-02-19T09:11:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the long overdue update! We had a record 10+ inches of snow here in Texas! Too bad Brit, baby girl and I were all sick with a cold. We literally all caught it within 24 hours of each other. Luckily, Brit's didn't last too long, but baby girl and I had it for almost two weeks. Just could shake the cold bug I guess.Nevertheless, we realized that it may not snow like this for another

Dah-dee?

2009-12-12T15:22:00.000-08:00

As I was driving to work this morning, the air was unusually warm considering the weather of late. We're talking mid-40's here, but compared to what we have been having here in the South, it might as well have been 80 degrees. I was sleepy, driving along that lonely stretch of road, drinking my morning Dr. Pepper to juice up on some caffeine, and began to think of the previous day's activities

Home for 6 Days!

2009-12-07T06:48:00.000-08:00

That's right, I have had a mini 6-day vacation. I took some time off work and am on my 5th of 6 days off. It's been wonderful! On Saturday, we all went to one of our mega malls and enjoyed the holiday rush.It's a great time for shopping, buying presents, and enjoying the commercial side of Christmas. Yes, it is actually enjoyably for me to see what all the shops and stores do! I love

Baby Girl Winter Bedtime

2009-12-06T12:59:00.001-08:00

We have officially switched to all winter pajamas for our baby girl. It has been absolutely frigid here this past week. We had snow, multiple frosts (which killed all the remaining flowers that were still blooming), and lots of cold nights requiring some fires in the fireplace!Here are some pics right after our bath. Rosy cheeks and long hair! We're getting close to pony tail length! Well,

Christmas Time! Christmas Trees!

2009-12-03T18:16:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas time! Sorry, after a long hiatus, I am back! For those that don't know, I run a couple web sites in addition to this blog. One is a NICU dedicated site, which you can find the link to in my tabs up at the top of this blog, and the other is a gaming site for a game I play. Both have sucked up gobs of my time, thus causing me to neglect Daddy vs Wild. I now have some more free

Thanksgiving Family Traditions

2009-11-05T16:43:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year. Before our baby girl was born, it was my absolute favorite, even more so than Christmas. The food, the family, I don't know...I love it! Now that our baby girl is 1, Christmas is going to surge to the top as my favorite holiday for quite some time, I'm sure.At Kelly's Korner this week, everyone is supposed to share their Thanksgiving traditions

Who Needs Tweets?

2009-11-05T05:17:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I'm not a huge tweeter, butthe concept is nice...so here is a tweet post!0346 - Baby up and awake in her crib crying. Got up to go get her. Hungry. Got milk. Fourth time she has woken up tonight. Wonder why...0630 - Wake up time now. Baby girl is completely happy. She is going "ruff ruff ruff ruff" like a dog. My mom taught her that. So cute!0649 - Wife is taking a bath before work

Baby Girl Halloween Pics!

2009-11-04T23:54:00.000-08:00

It's overdue and a little late, but here are our baby girl's Halloween pics! She went as a butterfly. Brit got the costume at Gymboree I believe. There was a set of antennae to go with it, but I think they had difficulty keeping them on her head.Savannah had two different times to trick or treat. Lucky girl! On Friday night, we went to Brit's mom's work and they had their whole office

Halloween Costumes!

2009-10-29T07:33:00.001-07:00

How much do you love Halloween? For us, this year, it's all about our baby girl. We have a beautiful 13 month old that will be dressing up as a butterfly! I can't wait to see her walking around in her costume trick or treating!At Kelly's Korner this week, everyone is showing off their Halloween costumes, past or present.Brit and I also have costumes, and mine is a surgeon. Yes, it is easy for

Not Me! Monday

2009-10-25T23:55:00.000-07:00

Baby girl is teething some more, and it has woken her up the last 3 nights. Poor thing, I feel bad for her. We gave her some Tylenol, Orajel, and then let her have some milk. Hopefully it won't last too much longer.I was off from work Saturday, which was just enough time for me to mow and scalp my backyard, as well as trim the bushes and fix some other things up I had been waiting to do. It

Fall Decorations

2009-10-22T12:25:00.000-07:00

Brit always does a great job decorating our house with the seasons. All of our Fall and Halloween decor is out and it won't be long before Christmas makes its way out of the closet as well!At Kelly's Korner this week, bloggers everywhere will be showing off their household fall decorations, so here is a little sample of what Brit has done for us!Our front door, complete with wreath and all. I

Spaghetti Whoahs!

2009-10-20T06:58:00.000-07:00

Baby girl got her first taste of real spaghetti last week. I kept trying to get this post up sooner, but something else always seemed to put itself in my way! Now, she has had baby food spaghetti before, and loved it...but to me, that is a totally different taste! Yeah, I tried it. Too sweet for me. Maybe that's why babies like it...So, I just cooked some angel hair pasta and cooked some

Babies and Not Me! Monday

2009-10-18T21:52:00.000-07:00

Babies, babies, and more babies! My NICU has seen so many babies the last couple months. The sad thing is, we have seen so many premature babies...and multiples at that. Multiples? Yes! Twins and triplets to be precise. Normally, twins and trips are absolutely adorable and I love having them in our unit, but not when they are so premature. It's such a hard little life for them.Due to

Feeding Baby at Night - Dad Can Help Too

2009-10-17T06:39:00.000-07:00

How often do I hear that dads do not feed their baby at night? Far too many! Mostly, I hear that the mothers are the ones to get up and feed their infant in the middle of the night.Babies, from 0 to 6 months, may require feedings in the middle of the night, especially the first three months of life. I really cannot tell you how often I am told by moms that their husbands do not get up to help

Toddler Tales - State Fair Photos

2009-10-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

Last week we went to the state fair, but I am only now getting to post it up! Baby Girl had a great time, though I'm pretty sure she was frustrated that she was confined to her stroller for the most part.Normally, Brit and I love watching several of the shows, but this year, since we had our baby girl along with us, we had to skip them.We both got our corn dogs, and Brit had caramel apple slices

Toddler Tales - Baby Girl's First Words

2009-10-12T04:54:00.000-07:00

Since our baby girl is 13 months old, I thought I'd share a list of her entire vocabulary thus far, at least the word we can understand! She is just talking up a storm now, and more and more it is becoming a little bit more understandable with each day.Here is the list of baby girl's words so far:Ma-ma - Mommy (and sometimes Daddy too)Da-da - DaddyNa-na-na-na - BananaUh-oh - Uh oh, especially

Go Cowboys!

2009-10-08T16:50:00.001-07:00

At Kelly's Korner this week, everyone is sharing about their favorite sports teams, tailgate traditions, etc. For me, when it comes to sports, I live and breathe the Dallas Cowboys. Since I am from the Dallas area, I also love the Rangers (baseball), Mavericks (basketball), and Stars (hockey). Unfortunately, we have not been a city of championships lately, but more a city of *choke*.But I

Wordless Wednesday 10/7/09

2009-10-06T17:38:00.000-07:00

"Almost" Wordless WednesdayWe have found mommy's make-up, and love to get into everything!Getting ready for bed and choosing our books!

The Silly Baby Girl!

2009-10-06T15:45:00.000-07:00

When your daughter is only a one year old, you begin to realize how truly funny she is, and how much her personality is developing and taking shape.Our baby girl is just a laugh and giggle machine, and loves hamming it up for mommy and daddy. However, catching these moments on camera seems to be a real feat for Brit and I.I am posting this up for both of us, since only one of us can post for the

Baby Girl and the Pumpkin Patch!

2009-10-05T05:33:00.000-07:00

This weekend, our newly crowned toddler, aka baby girl, got to head to the pumpkin patch with mommy and grandma! She had tons of fun. I, on the other hand, had to work, which was incredibly busy. Our census at the NICU has been full for the past 2 weeks now, so never a dull moment.Working in a medical field, you really cannot disclose too much information about what happens at work due to

Baby Girl on the Swing!

2009-10-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

Today, baby girl and I went outside to enjoy the beautiful weather! It started out at 46 degrees this morning, so I had us bundled up to go outside this afternoon. Yet, lo and behold, it was 80 degrees when we got out there, so I promplty removed her jacket after about a minute outside.She loves swinging! Still a little cautious, and not quite sure where to put her hands, but we had a great

Best Baby Gear

2009-10-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Of all the baby gear we have used so far, this is my list of the best baby gear. At Kelly's Korner this week, it's all about showing off your favorite baby gear! Little did I realize how much I would use the things I didn't think I would, and how little I used the things I thought I'd use all the time.So, in no particular order, here is my list:1. Baby BjornI carried our baby girl in this all

Baby to Toddler: Walking

2009-09-28T22:49:00.000-07:00

My baby girl has gone from baby to toddler. As promised from my previous post, here is a video of my daughter walking, which she has been doing for only 4 days now. The video itself is over 2 1/2 minutes long, so the part you'll probably want to see (of her walking) is the first 10 to 15 seconds. Enjoy!

The Walking Toddler!

2009-09-28T05:20:00.000-07:00

Our baby girl started walking last Friday! I guess we can't call her a baby anymore, though. Now that she is a walking one-year old, she has graduated to toddler! Of course, she's still my baby girl and I might still have to call her such, at least for a little while longer.As we were playing in her playroom, she was standing holding two of her toys, then out of the blue, took about 5 steps

Favorite Dessert Recipe

2009-09-24T08:53:00.000-07:00

At Kelly's Korner this week, it is about favorite dessert recipes. Now me, I'm not much of a dessert maker. That's my wife's area of expertise. I enjoy cooking the meals. However, as a Food Network junkie, there was one recipe in particular that I love. Ina Garten of Barefoot Contessa has an amazing Apple and Pear Crisp recipe, and it is perfect for this time of year! With this cooking in

Wordless Wednesday 9-23-09

2009-09-22T17:34:00.000-07:00

Preterm Infants

2009-09-21T05:10:00.000-07:00

If you follow my blog you might know I work in an NICU. Recently, we got triplets and twins back to back, at a very early age. All 5 are doing very well, but it reminds me how fragile life is. As I see these tiny infants, some of who could fit in my two hands cupped together, I think of all the miracle babies out there and how each one has touched so many lives in so many special ways.I really

Top Jobs for the Stay at Home Dad

2009-09-20T10:52:00.000-07:00

As a stay at home dad, you realize that you have a full-time job in regards to child care and house maintenance. Working from home, however, is a route some stay at home dads must take in addition to their family and house duties. I, for one, am always keeping an eye out for job opportunities that allow me to earn additional income while at home.Although childcare is a primary focus, with

My First Blue Jeans!

2009-09-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

Well ,actually, she has many pairs, but this is the first pair to fit. We were playing in the closet today and I saw these hanging up waiting for fall, so I decided to try to see if they fit our baby girl! They do! With a little room to grow as well!

Wordless Wednesday 9/16

2009-09-15T19:59:00.000-07:00

Birthday Photos

2009-09-14T05:04:00.000-07:00

Savi Girl's birthday party was perfect! Brit did a great job on planning the whole event out. We had a candy buffet and I grilled some hot dogs. Mostly close famil and friends came, but they sure did bring lots of great presents! Savi loved them all! Thanks guys for such great, thoughtful presents!When it was time for the epic cake eating, our baby girl managed to eat most of the icing

Baby Girl's First Birthday!

2009-09-11T18:17:00.001-07:00

Savi is now one year old! I know it is cliche to say it, but I cannot believe how quickly time flies! It just seems like yesterday that I was holding this 6 pound baby in my arms. I can tell you one thing, though...it's been the best year of my life!The day before Savi was born, I remember feeling very calm. Working in a Neonatal ICU for over 6 years left me feeling pretty comfortable with

Favorite Recipes!

2009-09-10T17:15:00.000-07:00

At Kelly's Korner this week, it's all about your go-to recipes! I have two main ones, and here they are! One is courtesy of Paula Deen, absolute goddess of southern cooking, and the other is my own creation, combining some of my favorite elements!I absolutely LOVE this recipe. I saw this on Paula Deen's show, and it's amazing. Not very healthy, mind you, but amazing! Kids will love this for

Daddy and Baby Girl

2009-09-10T11:10:00.000-07:00

The joys of being a stay at home dad...I get moments like these! We have spent the better part of today playing, only taking a nap just now to give daddy a chance to blog! I was able to take some pretty good pictures, and a video as well.I managed to get several of her more recent accomplishments all in one little session! Standing, pretend eating and drinking, and making messes! Well, the

Baby Girl and Make Believe

2009-09-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

Last night, I fed Savi dinner and gave her a bath. Brit was still at work, so it was looking like I was going to have to put the baby down for bed before she got home. I try to keep her up if I can, so Brit can see her, but ultimately if baby girl is falling all over herself from sleepiness, bedtime is inevitable.So, after she fell asleep drinking her bottle of milk, I put her down, and no less

The Beatles: Rock Band Video Game

2009-09-08T21:57:00.000-07:00

So, who out there is going to buy The Beatles: Rock Band? Normally, I wouldn't be posting about a video game, but the potential hype on this product has me curious. I've been watching the news tonight, and it seems there are game launch events with live Beatles music and everything.Given the popularity of the previous Rock Band games, I'm sure this one will do just as well. The good things I

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-08T21:34:00.000-07:00

Remembering September 11th

2009-09-07T19:24:00.000-07:00

This coming Friday is September 11th, and I think it is extremely important for us to remember how important this day is to our country. For the first time in 50 years, there was a devastating attack on American soil on September 11, 2001. We lost 2,973 lives that day. It was a message sent by foreign terrosists with a specific message, aimed straight at our hearts. It was a message of hatred

Enhance Your Blog with Photos

2009-09-06T06:57:00.000-07:00

Why do we blog? For family bloggers, blogging may present itself as a journal of sorts to share with family and friends. There are also bloggers that promote their company through product information and product reviews. Whatever the reason you blog, pictures and photos are a surefire way to keep readers on your site, as well as enhancing your blog content.There are numerous reasons to add

My School Photos

2009-09-03T14:28:00.001-07:00

Once again, we have a theme for the week from Kelly's Korner, and this time it is favorite school photos. Since we definitely didn't have any digital cameras back then, I had to go to my parents' house to dig some up. Luckily, my mom has kept them all in perfect order!I chose my school pics from pre-school to kindergarten. My wife and I actually went to the same private pre-school, Prince of

Baby's First Zoo Trip!

2009-09-02T20:12:00.000-07:00

It was a very pleasant 75 degrees or so outside when we went for our morning family walk, which ultimately led us to the donut shop, where Savi used her innocently precious looks to steal some free donut holes. We let her have about half of one, and then ate the rest ourselves. I mean after all, we are only looking out for her health, right? I'll take the sugar load so my baby doesn't have to!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-01T22:38:00.000-07:00

Baby Girl has recently gotten sick again, this time with a runny nose. Pretty much the same thing Brit had last week, so it's a safe bet it came from her. We're still full of energy, and hungry as ever, but I'm having to chase her around with Kleenex in my hand.Sneezes tend to blow everything out, and there was no lack of sneezes today. Hopefully, she'll kick this to the curb soon, and we'll

Ultrasound Preliminary Results

2009-09-01T22:35:00.001-07:00

Coming back from the ultrasound appointment, I am pleased to say that they found no blood clots within my deep veins or within the varicose veins. The radiologist will review my ultrasound, then dictate his findings and send them to my doctor. At that point, we will decide where to go from there.Personally, I am hoping that we find some way to remove or close them, because they still hurt. I

Ultrasound for Me!

2009-09-01T07:44:00.000-07:00

Normally, this would be an excellent post title, especially if it were on my wife's blog. However, not the case this time. In early January, when I started working out again, I started having a dull pain in my lower left leg. A swelling of sorts was there, and I just figured a pulled muscle or had a muscle spasm. Over time, this has gotten worse, and I realized I was getting varicose veins in

Baby to Parent, My Journey

2009-08-30T05:52:00.001-07:00

I am a 28-year old stay at home dad who works full-time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It's a delicate balancing act for sure, but I wouldn't have it any other way! Inspired by a post from MckMama, I decided to do a little history on Khordaddy.In spring of 1981, I was the first born of an eventual 3 sons. Ronald Reagan is in his first year as President, and the first IBM PC is introduced.In

Wedding Shower

2009-08-27T17:15:00.000-07:00

This week, at Kelly's Korner, everyone is showing off their wedding showers and wedding shower ideas. Sad to say, when you are a dad that participates in a mom blogger dominated community, certain topics that get covered leave you a little in the dust. Nevertheless, I won't let that deter me, as I have some of my wife's wedding shower pics to post!Also, since she has been so busy this week, she

Wordless Wednesday 8/26/09

2009-08-25T21:02:00.000-07:00

Zoom! She's so fast!Photoshop salvaging a blurry photo because I loved the shot :)

A Sick Baby Girl

2009-08-23T18:46:00.000-07:00

Man oh man am I tired. Whugh...what a week. Savi was sick. Brittany is still sick, and I had one heck of a weekend at work. Lots of sick babies...tiny and sick. It's just been crazy!Tonight, I lack the creative juices to summon up an interesting written post, so I'm posting via video. Sometimes it's good to see and hear the face and voice of the blogger you are reading, so here is a chance

Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) and Your Family

2009-08-23T06:38:00.000-07:00

The H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, is expected to be on the rise this fall during the upcoming flu season. Working in a high risk area of a hospital, this hits home for me, and I hope to help spread the word of caution concerning the flu and the swine flu this season.First, let me start off by saying that I am not a doctor. Nor is any of this medical advice. This is purely to raise awareness for

Baby Shower, Daddy Shower!

2009-08-20T18:56:00.001-07:00

At Kelly's Korner this week it's all about baby showers. Now, I fully realize daddy showers are WAY less common than mommy baby showers, but I was lucky enough to get one!I work in a Neonatal ICU, and of the 50 or so people I work with, a grand total of 3 are men. So that means the rest are women, and they all threw me one heck of a great daddy shower!It was sports themed with little pink

Disney Magic Proposal

2009-08-20T17:17:00.000-07:00

If you haven't seen this yet, definitely watch it! I'm a sucker for stuff like this. Major props to the guy, that was very original and very well planned out!

Favorite Vacation Spot

2009-08-13T07:39:00.000-07:00

This week, at Kelly's Korner, we are to show our favorite vacation spots. Normally, I would choose anything that has to do with the beach, or maybe a cruise, but my absolute favorite isn't anywhere near a beach.My family and I have been going to Eureka Springs, Arkansas for over 20 years now. It is a tradition I have carried with me to my own family I have started. We stay at Red Bud Valley

Swimming with Daddy!

2009-08-09T21:00:00.000-07:00

So, last Friday Savi and I went swimming. We had so much fun! Here are a few pics from our outting. Poor mommy was at work while we were soaking up the sun and splashing in the cool, crystal clear pool! So, refreshing! Sorry honey, we'll wait for ya next time!Here is a pic of our baby girl drinking her afternoon snack of milk while watching some Baby Einstein.Savannah has recently started

Wedding Reception

2009-08-06T06:33:00.000-07:00

This week at Kelly's Korner, it is time to show all the wedding reception photos. We had a ton, so I'm trying to narrow it down to a select few!Our reception was beautiful. Brittany had it all planned out perfectly. The lighting, the table settings, the flowers, the cake...you name it, she had done an excellent job! I think we had about 150 people at our reception.We had such a wonderful time,

How I Lost 25 lbs in 2 Months

2009-08-04T06:45:00.001-07:00

I know it sounds like an ad, but it's really not. I lost 25 pounds in two months from dedicated, hard work, following a very specific and structured lifestyle change. And I've kept it off for 5 months now!You know what the best part is? I never went to a gym, never hired a personal trainer, and every bit of what I needed was easy to get and very cheap! Every workout I did I was able to do from

Glitz and Glam!

2009-08-03T21:02:00.000-07:00

Here is a little known fact about my wife: she makes wedding cake toppers! In fact, she made OUR wedding cake topper. Since that day, she has been asked on many occasions to make more for her friends, and has even branched out to a bakery that is now selling her designs.So what does she do exactly? Well, her toppers are Swarovski Crystal monogram letters. They are very pretty, especially in

Wedding Party Craziness and Savi's Butterfly!

2009-07-30T08:00:00.000-07:00

So, at Kelly's Korner this week, we are supposed to post up photos of our wedding party and flowers. Once again, since this is more themed for the girls, I'll post my wife's pics first. However, I did manage to scrounge up some of my photos of my groomsmen! Brittany's maid of honor was her younger (and only) sister, Marissa. The rest of her bridesmaids were close friends she grew up with all the

How to enter a space between pictures and text using HTML

2009-07-30T07:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a quick tip on how to add additional line spaces between text and pictures using html code.Lets say you have a photo that has text underneath, but no matter what you do, you cannot create a gap between the two by just pressing enter. Try using the
tag.Example:BrittanyNow we want to add the
html code to put a space between 'Brittany' and the image.Here is the code:Text ->

Wordless Wednesday!

2009-07-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

Teething Monday!

2009-07-27T10:14:00.000-07:00

Guess who just cut a new tooth! That's right! Savi cut her THIRD tooth today! Pretty big deal for us, because it's been months since she cut her first two teeth, the bottom fronts. One of the upper front teeth cut a couple days ago. Brit noticed it first, so we're very excited!We are pointing to everything now!Peek-a-boo!I was called into work today, but due to lack of babysitter options, I

A Visit to my Parent's Property

2009-07-26T12:55:00.000-07:00

My parents just recently bought some acreage about 30 miles north of us. It's a beautiful piece of land with giant oaks and a very dense, but trail engraved wooded area. The air smells fresh with a hint of cedar, which also are scattered densely on the property. There is a spring-fed stock pond full of perch and catfish. It's beautiful.Yesterday, Brittany and I went out with Savi because Brit

How to Center Images and Text in Blogger

2009-07-25T18:04:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick and easy way to center those pesky images and text in your blogger blog. It is a simple piece of html code. In your post or widget box, click the Edit Html tab that is just to the left of the compose tab. There, find your conent you wish to center and add the center html code before and after the iage or text. Make sure the last 'center' has a '/' before it.text or

Wedding Dress and Dominoes

2009-07-23T18:26:00.000-07:00

Today brings us a couple topics to write about. First, Kelly's Corner has everyone putting up their wedding dress pictures. Only one problem. I didn't wear a wedding dress, I wore a tux. So, I'll be putting up pictures of my wife's wedding dress. I know she is participating in this as well, so if you see both our sites with similar pictures...that's why!What I loved about my wife's dress was how

How to Make Money Blogging

2009-07-22T11:38:00.000-07:00

Ever wanted to make money with a blog? I have been blogging for over two years now, and for the first year I didn't even realize it was possible to earn money this way. Now, two years later, it has become a nice little side income for my wife and I.It all started with our very first blog, which I made to document our journey through my wife's pregnancy. Over that time, my wife took over the blog

Smile Happy

2009-07-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

The minute Savi woke up this morning, she was all smiles. And her beaming little face never stopped until she went down for the night. I love days like today.I discovered two new tricks she had up her sleeve today, as well. First, my baby girl can now point. She points to just about every thing she can, and even was running around in her walker, hand raised and finger pointed high, as if to

Contact

2009-07-20T18:43:00.000-07:00

You can contact me at khordaddy@gmail.com

9 Month Photos and Not Me!

2009-07-19T23:23:00.000-07:00

So, our baby butterfly had her 9 month photos about a month ago. I was not able to go with my wife to the shoot, but apparently the photographer was a guy who did pretty much nothing to get Savi to smile. Brittany was not happy. So, a couple weeks later, we went back and re-shot them. This time, I tagged along. See, I possess this extraordinary ability to act completely witless, silly, and stupid

Workout at Home

2009-07-19T23:14:00.000-07:00

Working out at home is one of the cheapest, easiest, and fun ways to get back into shape. So many people are out of shape in America today, and the obesity rate is climbing, especially in our children. Far too often I hear excuses and reasons why people simply cannot workout at home. I am here to remedy that outlook, but I can only show you the way. You must take it upon yourself to follow

Men and Grocery Shopping

2009-07-19T22:29:00.000-07:00

Alas, it is time for me to tackle an issue I am horrible at. Simply horrible. I am the cliche male when it comes to going to the grocery store. I load up on anything that pleases my tastes at the moment, and it drives my wife crazy. From what I understand, this is a phenomenon that plagues all men, and pushes women everywhere to the verge of insanity. I mean, how hard is it to go to the

10 Bodyweight Exercises

2009-07-19T22:27:00.000-07:00

This here is my list of my 10 favorite bodyweight exercises. These are the most basic forms, and can be done anywhere. I like bodyweight exercises because I am a huge advocate of working out at home. I do not believe you need a gym to lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape. Bodyweight exercises do not require any additional workout equipment. The only weight you are lifting is your own body

Communication in Marriage

2009-07-19T22:25:00.000-07:00

Communication is the number one factor in a successful or unsuccessful relationship. It has the ability to create strong bonds, but it also has the ability to break them. I am going to shed some light on how crucial it is to a happy marriage, and how to go about ensuring that any person can become a great communicator in marriage. The one factor concerning communication in marriage is that the

Learning to Apologize

2009-07-19T22:22:00.000-07:00

There are many times I feel that how to say 'I'm sorry' is a lost art. Sure, people may apologize, but how often do we see a true apology? A true apology is where the person accepts full responsibility for their actions, and genuinely projects either regret or a realization of poor actions and/or decisions. For example, how many people caught the Alex Rodriguez steroid confession. Sure, he was

Pregnancy Labor Bag: What to Pack

2009-07-19T22:20:00.002-07:00

I remember just about this time last year I was already starting to think about what I would need to take in our pregnancy labor bag to the hospital for my wife when she went into labor. My wife was only three months pregnant, but I wanted to be prepared, so I started a list. What surpises me is how much I kept adding to the list. Every week or so I would remember something else. At six months

Tabata

2009-07-19T22:20:00.001-07:00

Tabata is one of the best, fastest, and hardest forms of interval training you will ever do. With it being so blasted cold in the winter at times, it is hard for me to get outside to do my normal interval training, in the form of sprinting. I tried to do a couple different forms of interval training inside, including jump rope, burpees, and squats. The jump rope did not work because I have no

Top 10 Baby Items You Never Knew You Would Need

2009-07-19T22:17:00.000-07:00

Several nights ago, I was tired and wandering aimlessly around the house looking for a missing baby sock. Where was that blasted thing? It had been missing for over two weeks, and I had no clue where to even start looking. It was not in the laundry, not hidden in any other clothes, and nowhere near any of our baby 'areas'. So that left the only possibility of it being carried away and hidden

Becoming a Parent, Baby Comes First

2009-07-19T22:16:00.000-07:00

It is a very rare occasion that I sit down and think about what freedoms I gave up when my daughter was born. Because, quite honestly, I do not have the time. But, I have no regrets, and from the moment she was born, I have been having the time of my life. My focus is all on her and my wife. This is how I feel it should be. The father and husband is responsible for the protection, care and

Family Meals, Dinner Time

2009-07-19T22:15:00.000-07:00

One of the most important traditions in daily family life is dinner time. With the increase in fast food, multiple venues of home entertainment, and increase in differing family schedules, sitting down at the dinner table with the whole family is becoming a thing of the past. Eating together as a whole family allows for a unique bonding time, where every person can enjoy spending time with one

The Daddy Oath

2009-07-19T22:14:00.000-07:00

I am a dad. I am a father. I am a protector and a guardian, keeping my baby safe from harm. I am a guide, a true north, steering my little one along the path of life. I am a mentor, a teacher, passing on all knowledge I have obtained. I am a provider, for the health and well being of my family. I am open arms, for all the hugs my daughter will give. I am a comfort, a security blanket, for when

Burn Fat and Lose Weight

2009-07-19T22:13:00.000-07:00

How many of you moms and dads out there are trying to get back in shape? Any of you trying to shed pounds and burn fat? For the last month and a half, I have been trying to do all these things. Slowly, I have been losing pound by pound, and today I finally hit my goal! I was aiming for a weight loss of 15 lbs from January 1st to May 1st. One month and three weeks into my regimen, I have

Financial Planning for a Baby

2009-07-19T22:11:00.000-07:00

Deciding to have children can be one of the most exciting and important decisions in a person's life. Financial planning for having a baby is an absolute must in today's economy, and there are many factors to consider. In the area I work, I see too many parents without the means to provide for their newborn. Not only that, they have not given a thought as to how they will go about daily life

Giving Your Wife the Gift of Free Time

2009-07-19T22:09:00.000-07:00

Understanding what women want and need is something we men will never be able to fully accomplish. We certainly can try though. Now, do not let the title of this post fool you. I am not focusing on just wives, but rather on all women, be they girlfriends, fiancées, or significant others. All of the special women in your life deserve to be spoiled, and deserve free time to themselves. Sometimes,

How to Give Up Caffeine

2009-07-19T22:07:00.001-07:00

How, in today's society, do we give up something that has become a staple in so many of our lives? Caffeine keeps us going in a busy, stressful world, and is not even an afterthought for many. At the beginning of this year, I fully committed to eliminating all caffeine from my diet, and have done so very successfully. I was just tired of being dependent on something that ultimately was

Men and Household Chores

2009-07-19T22:05:00.000-07:00

There is a common misconception concerning 'women's duties' around the house, and 'men's duties'. Too often I hear how men have certain chores and women are left to do the rest. Bah! To me, there is no difference. Whatever my wife's responsibilities are, they are mine as well. It is time for society to change it's stubborn stance in traditional husband/wife household responsibilities. There is a

Privacy Policy

2009-07-15T20:06:00.001-07:00

Log FilesAs with most other websites, I collect and use the data contained in log files. The information in the log files include the browser you used to visit this site (such as Internet Explorer or Firefox), the time you visited my site and which pages you visit. This information is generic, and most often only tells me where the traffic to this site is coming from, such as a google search, or